Friodur 8/8

[bonusmarple]

I bought a new grind 8/8 from shavingshop.com. This is a razor that was ground by someone at Dovo from old Henckels blanks and then put in custom scales. I chose the black micarta.

I heard quite a bit about difficultly on honing the Friodur. To be honest, the best advice I found was "less is more". The razor as purchased was not shave ready. So I went through the following:

1. 1200K DMT - 30 passes (pass HHT, TPT, and microscope)
2. 4000K Norton - 40 passes (pass HHT, TPT)
3. New "Escher" w/ Slurry - 40 passes
4. New "Escher" w/ Water - 30 passes (pass HHT, TPT)
5. 60 on leather
6. 10 on CrOx
7. 5 on .25 diamond

2 shaves later the edge as refined a bit during use and is very sharp and smooth. I really had to learn to listen to feedback with this razor. I have a tendency to go too steep and this razor lets you know right away that is not a good idea. The tone of the razor changes to a really harsh sound and you can feel more of a coarseness to the shave. Shallow up a bit and it is back to a comfortable shave.

Overall, I really like this razor. The big 8/8 is a fun size.

 

[Leon]

Nice setup you have there.
I too have a Friodur, but a 7/8. It's a smooth shaver once dialed in.
I really can't say anything about the Escher, but apparently they did a good job.
The use of the .25 diamond is a wise finishing move. I have to get some of that stuff myself.

 

[Suzuki]

I have a 7/8 as well and its a fantastic razor.

No harder to hone than my other razors, just takes a few more passes.

 

[professorchaos]

I have a 7/8 and a 8/8 Friodur of similar lineage. Both shave quite well but I think I prefer the 7/8. The 8/8 is a BIG razor.

 

[bonusmarple]

Nice setup you have there.
I too have a Friodur, but a 7/8. It's a smooth shaver once dialed in.
I really can't say anything about the Escher, but apparently they did a good job.
The use of the .25 diamond is a wise finishing move. I have to get some of that stuff myself.

Those 5 strokes on .25 give the edge that final kick. The resulting shave is very nice.

 

[richmondesi]

My 7/8 Friodur is quite nice as well. It doesn't seem difficult at all to hone either

 

[bonusmarple]

I have a 7/8 and a 8/8 Friodur of similar lineage. Both shave quite well but I think I prefer the 7/8. The 8/8 is a BIG razor.

It has taken a few shaves to get use to the extra size but to be honest I really enjoy it. The weight seems to help it glide through stubble with little issue.

 

[professorchaos]

It has taken a few shaves to get use to the extra size but to be honest I really enjoy it. The weight seems to help it glide through stubble with little issue.

It is kind of cool to complete an entire pass in 5 or 6 passes, isn't it?

 

[bonusmarple]

It is kind of cool to complete an entire pass in 5 or 6 passes, isn't it?

It is nice!

 

[Kelly siefkas]

It is kind of cool to complete an entire pass in 5 or 6 passes, isn't it?

Thats a sign of skill, while watching others shave, here a little, there a little, I am done!

 

[kopio]

I have to quit reading this.....I am getting too jealous